Psychology at Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Southern University and A & M College graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University and A & M College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 920 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,986 | $50,942 | #466 | $27,416 |
| 921 | North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC | $41,976 | $45,046 | #858 | $30,570 |
| 922 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,934 | $46,498 | #769 | $35,364 |
| 923 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #635 | $31,165 |
| 924 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #636 | $31,165 |
| 925 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $41,766 | $47,408 | #709 | $22,705 |
| 926 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,668 | $44,350 | #892 | $32,346 |
Other Majors at Southern University and A & M College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,969 | $75,001 | #130 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,838 | $79,871 | #480 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,016 | $60,219 | #232 of 233 |
| Computer Science | $58,951 | $45,907 | #346 of 349 |
| Marketing | $56,097 | $40,750 | #446 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,159 | $42,524 | #778 of 796 |
| Social Work | $52,217 | $29,703 | #197 of 420 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,611 | $25,281 | #186 of 215 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,616 | $37,855 | #149 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,609 | $32,499 | #503 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,716 | $37,911 | #1107 of 1176 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $48,596 | $25,675 | #19 of 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,264 | — | #496 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,880 | $36,095 | #791 of 841 |
| Sociology | $43,844 | — | #405 of 462 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,311 | $30,636 | #80 of 85 |
| Agriculture | — | $30,865 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University and A & M College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,165 one year after graduating and $41,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University and A & M College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southern University and A & M College ranks #923 by median pay four years after graduation, and #635 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southern University and A & M College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.